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富士山下 Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese with Yu Chaoying

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
富士山	Fù shì Shān	Fujiyama, Mount Fuji
心酸	xīn suān	sorrowful, to feel sad	HSK 7
苦心	kǔ xīn	pains, trouble taken	HSK 7
花瓣	huā bàn	petal	HSK 7
假设	jiǎ shè	grant, suppose	HSK 7
恩怨	ēn yuàn	feeling of gratitude or resentment , resentment	HSK 7
悲哀	bēi āi	grieved, sorrowful	HSK 7
姿态	zī tài	posture, gesture	HSK 7
牵挂	qiān guà	worry, be concerned	HSK 7
手腕	shǒu wàn	wrist, trick	HSK 7
虚构	xū gòu	concoct, fabricate	HSK 7
预算	yù suàn	budget, to draw up a budget	HSK 7
失恋	shī liàn	be jilted, be disappointed in a love affair	HSK 7
取暖	qǔ nuǎn	warm oneself	HSK 7
忘掉	wàng diào	forget, let slip from one's mind	HSK 7
伤口	shāng kǒu	cut, wound	HSK 6
原谅	yuán liàng	excuse, forgive	HSK 6
只得	zhǐ dé	have no alternative but to, obliged to	HSK 6
沿着	yán zhe	along	HSK 6
双手	shuāng shǒu	both hands	HSK 5

Grammar Notes

📌 V到 (dào)

The resultative complement '到' (dào) is placed after a verb to indicate that the action has reached a certain result, successful completion, or a specific extent/point in time. In the lyrics, '磨到有襟花' means 'worn until it had lapel pins/wear marks,' and '活到几岁' means 'lived until how many years old.'

我走到学校了。

Wǒ zǒu dào xuéxiào le.

I walked to school.

📌 把 (bǎ) + Object + Verb Phrase

The '把' (bǎ) structure is used to bring the object of a verb forward, placing it before the verb. This emphasizes the object and the action performed upon it, often indicating a disposal, change, or impact on the object. In the lyrics, '把悲哀感觉假设' means 'assume the feeling of sorrow,' and '我把这陈年风褛送赠你' means 'I give this old jacket to you.'

请把门关上。

Qǐng bǎ mén guān shàng.

Please close the door.

📌 连... 也/都...

The '连... 也/都...' (lián... yě/dōu...) structure is used to emphasize an extreme case, meaning 'even... still/also...'. It highlights that something unexpected or difficult also falls under the general statement. In the lyrics, '连调了职也不怎么始终牵挂' means 'Even after changing jobs, (I) still can't really let go/am still concerned.'

他连一个字都不认识。

Tā lián yī ge zì dōu bù rèn shi.

He doesn't even recognize a single character.

📌 非... 不...

The '非... 不...' (fēi... bù...) structure is a strong double negative that expresses necessity or an exclusive condition. It means 'unless... not...' or 'only if A, then B,' implying that if the first condition (A) is not met, the second action/state (B) will not occur. In the lyrics, '如若你非我不嫁' means 'If it's not me, you won't marry,' or 'You will only marry me.'

非我不可。

Fēi wǒ bù kě.

It must be me. / No one but me will do.

📌 要... 必先...

The '要... 必先...' (yào... bì xiān...) structure emphasizes a necessary prerequisite for achieving a goal. It means 'If you want to (VP1), you must first (VP2).' In the lyrics, '要拥有必先懂失去怎接受' means 'To possess (something), one must first understand how to accept loss.'

要学好汉语必先努力。

Yào xué hǎo Hànyǔ bì xiān nǔ lì.

To learn Chinese well, one must first work hard.

Ever found a song that perfectly articulates the quiet ache of a memory, distant yet vivid like a mountain on the horizon? This profound connection is exactly what Yu Chaoying (余超颖) brings to her rendition of '富士山下' (Fùshìshān Xià).

Known for her powerful vocals and deeply emotive performances, Yu Chaoying doesn't just cover this melancholic masterpiece; she transforms it. Her unique interpretation breathes a fresh, poignant perspective into the beloved track, making it an incredibly rich and human way to deepen your understanding of Chinese language and culture.

Quick Info


Song Name	富士山下 (Fùshìshān Xià)
Artist	余超颖
Original Singer	Eason Chan (陈奕迅)
Release Year	2016
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

Eason Chan's "富士山下" (愛情轉移), born from Lin Xi's poetic vision in 2006, isn't just a song; it's a profound pilgrimage of the heart. Like ascending Mount Fuji, it describes the beautiful, melancholic process of leaving a cherished past behind. The lyrics, imbued with a gentle sadness, teach us that even the most breathtaking landscapes—and loves—are ultimately temporary. It's a poignant plea to release the grip on what's irrevocably gone, finding peace in the moving current of life.

Yu Chaoying's rendition breathes fresh, tender life into this timeless lesson, reminding a generation of the quiet courage in letting go. The song resonates deep within the soul, a cultural touchstone reflecting the universal ache of transition, urging us to carry forward only the lessons, not the lingering sorrow.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

谁能凭爱意要富士山私有
Shéi néng píng àiyì yào Fùshìshān sīyǒu
Who can possess Mount Fuji by love?

This line uses the powerful metaphor of Mount Fuji to question the possessive nature of love. It highlights the futility of trying to "own" something inherently grand and unchangeable, mirroring the impossibility of truly owning another person or clinging to a past relationship. Its beauty lies in its elegant simplicity and profound philosophical query about acceptance.

谁都只得那双手靠拥抱亦难完全拥有
Shéi dōu zhī dé nà shuāng shǒu kào yǒngbào yì nán wánquán yǒngyǒu
Everyone only has those two hands, even by embracing it's hard to completely possess.

This poignant line extends the theme of non-possession from the grand metaphor to the intimate human level. It beautifully articulates the limitations of physical closeness, suggesting that even the closest embrace cannot guarantee complete ownership or permanence in love. Its poetic strength lies in its universal truth about human connection and the ephemerality of emotional bonds.